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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Bluffine Senator Fair.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26.-A big fair, held by tine Catholic societies, has just closed here. One evening while it was in progress a stout, gray whiskered man stopped at the flower stand and asked the price of bunch of rosebuds. The young lady behind the counter was abotst to reply. when matror stepped quickly forward and said: "Five hundred dollars, Mr. Fair" Senator Fail allowed no surprise to appear in his face. Without word he took out his check book, wrote check for $500, and handed it to the matron, who stood cycling him calmly. The matron who bluffed "Uncle Jimmy" into thi. unusual generosity was Mrs. Fair, his former wife. from he was divorced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Two Men Shot by . Negro.

LAUREL, Del, Dec. 27.-A desperate fight occurred at Wood Hawk school house, near the Maryland line, Christmas eve. Five white men were enjoying the day in an or derly way, when a negro approached and commenced to annoy and abuse them, and on being knocked down he drew e revolver and fired several shots. William Adams and Samuel Passwater fell with bullets in their backs and breast. The assailant escaped, but if caught he will likely be lynched The wounded men are in preca- rious condition.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Giant Powder Fxp1osior.

JOLIET, Ills, Dec 27. = The Joliet Water Works company, which. js-digg1ng mains and blasting through rocks, left their giant powder exposed where some boys who, in fest the streets could find it. A crowd of youngsters stole quart can full of the ex- plosive on Saturday and experimented with it. The result was the blowing up of the entire crowd. Three were injured-George Hauser, who set the fuse. John ,Rosenwich and Frank Jackson. The can exploded with terrible force, hurling all three forty feet. Hauser was terribly burned. His face was burned to crisp; his eyes blown out, his hair burned off, and his clothes burned from his body. The other two boys were slightly injured,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Jumped to His Death.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27.-Allen M. Clarke, a bookkeeper for L. Shanby Davis. of New York, committed suicide on Christmas day by jumping down 6 we'll on his fathers place in Pocomoke City, Worcester county. He had overworked himself and had gone home to rest. Two weeks ngo, while out of bis mind, he cut his throat, but not badly enough for fatal result. After that and to the time of his death he breathed through e silver tubs. On Sunday he escaped from his attendants, and taking the tube out of his mouth, jumped down the we'll He was much esteemed by those who knew him
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
RUssIA's WARlIKE ATTITUDE.
The German Chancellor's Policy-Lort Randolph Churchill Visits the Cxar.

The German Chancellor's Policy-Lord
 Randolph Churchill Visits the Cxar.
 LONDON, Dec. 27-The latest popular the ory with regard to the hurried and in some respects covert consultation between the German and Austrian leaders is that Prince Bismarck is determined to force Russia to show her hand by taking advantage of the discrepancy between the czar's extensive military preparations on the Austrian from tier and the asssveratinns of tho Russian of- ficials that no aggressive movement is in- tended. Whether this theory be correct or not, there is certainly good ground for the belief that some scheme is on foot to precip- itate matters, to the end of prolonging the season of peace or bringing about almost immediate war, and that the German chan cellor is its master spirit.
 Lord Randolph Churchill paid 6 visit to the czar at the palace of Gatschina yestsr. day. He was very ostsntatiously received, and spent considerable time in private con. versation with the emperor. The object of Lord Randolphss visit to the Russian capital is still a mystery, but, despite the semi official denials and disclaimers here the, gen. eraI conviction is that he is charged with an official mission:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Among Gen. Hunts Heirs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-Isaac H. Cory, for many years member of Carolan, Cory & O., importers and dealers in hardware, has received information relating to the will of his deceased relative, Gen. Samuel L. Hunt, of Morristown, N. J., under which he will receive the greater part of $500, O,OO0 and his children will receive about $1.OOO.. 900. MT. Cory says: "Some $4,000, 900 wal the value of the property. Of this amount about one-fourth will come to my childrvn end myself."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Five Men Stabbed.

DOVER, N. J., Dec. 27.-A party of forty or fifty Hungarian miners employed at Hibernia, eight miles from here, celebrated Christmas by getting drunk, and the result was desperate fight among themselves, in which stones, clubs, shovels and knives were freely used. Five were stabbed, and one of them, Andrew Magar, was stabbed SO se- verely in the back and head by John Sutiot that it is believed he cannot live many houra The mob was so worked up by drunken frenzy that the local constable was afraid to make arrests, and had to telephone here for aid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Gaining a Treasur~.

"You will come to our fair tomorrow even- ing, Mir. Sampson, of course, she said with . bewitching smile, land you must bring loa of money with you"
 Mir. Sampson was so overcome by the smile that he was on his knees before he knew it, and presently everything was as it should be
 George, dear, l" the girl said later on, and she said it thoughtfully, perhaps it will bc as well for you not to bring too much money tomorrow evening. We ought both to practice economy now, you know.r-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Killed by 8 MILK Train.

DowNINGTowN, Pa., Dec. 27.-An accident occurred at Walkers Crossing, one milo east of here, Sunday night, which caused fatal injuries to two men-Hugh Coyle, of this place, and Albert Gallatin, printer, whose home is in New Bloomfield, Perry county. The latter was employed a. The Archive office The men were walking on the track, and were struck by the milk train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
A Challenge for the Cup.

NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-Intelligence was received yesterday at the New York Yacht club; through private correspondence, that a challenge for the America's cup is on its way over. It is said to come from Col. Jamieson, owner of the Irex, through either the Royal St. George or the Royal Irish Yacht club. The challenging yacht is to be g cutter, between Sand %. feet long.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Set Fire to the Jail,

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 27.-A negro named Roland Taylor met horrible death at Too coa, Ga. He was confiued in the calaboose for some petty offense, and yesterday morn ing the jail was found on fire. Every effort was made to rescEs the man, but he was burned to death. There was nothing left to tell the tale but some ashes and bones. The negro set the building on fire, hoping to escape during the excitement
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Killed on the Track.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-Charles House, foreman of the Richmond and Danville Railroad ccmpany's printing office in this city, lives in Alexandria. On Sunday he was walking on the railroad track near that city, with his daughter. While standing between the north and south tracks, ab- sorbed in amusing the child, the southbound limited express struck Mr., House and crushed him so that his remains were hardly recogniz ible as those of human body. The child was unhurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
official l.eport of the ,.ft

.WAsHINGToN, Dec. 27.--The following dis pa ch has cen received by Secretary Whit ney from Commander McCalla, dated New London: Sir-Raft apparently broken up; found tie logs in numbers drifting between long. 6S 10 and 69 % an,l lat 39 B and 39. 10. Axis of drift southeast by east, from position from winch raft was abandoned. Logs not at all dangerous to navigation. Sail immedi- ately with Enterprise for New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
An Old Lady's Terrible Death.

SHELBYvILLE, Ind, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Sarah G. Ewing, aged 62 years, was found dead in her barnyard by her grandson. Her body was terribly mangledl by the hogs, which were with the greatest difficulty driven off. During the absence of her granddaughter and the latter's husband the old lady had gone out to milk The hogs, it is though ht, pulled her down and killed her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Killed His Brother.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27. - John Donovan stabbed and killed his brother, Owen, Sun
 day. The two men had quarreled over a trivial matter. John got the worst of the argument, became angry, and, being slightly intoxicated, commenced to abuse his brother. Owen then struck John in the face. A strug- gle ensued, and Owen falling on top, John drew knife and tlaust it into his brothers body. John was captured and claims self
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
The First Case fin Thirty Years,

LYONS, N. Y., Dec. 27.-The people in the town of Penn Yan, in this vicinity, are ex- cited over the discovery of a case of small pox near that village. A lad named Warren Rud, who is picker of rags in the Seneca paper mill there, contracted the disease while engaged at his work. The health officers have quarantined the case, which is of the most viruient form. It ts the first case of smallpox in this reg ion in over thirty yea rs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Stabbed in the Back.

PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 27-Marx Morse, we'll known resident of this city, when coming home last evening with his wife, and about to unlock his front door, was twice stabbed ill the back by an unknown negro who made his escape. The attending phy- sician considers Morse's wounds dangerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
The Trouble Almost over.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 27.-It was privately arrAaged It an early hour this morning that Reseing hands should go to work to- day. Question of crews already discharged to be settled by arbitration. A messenger who arrived here early this morning from Fort Richmond says that all hands are at work there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Killed in a Family Feud.

MoRvEN, Ga., Dec 27.-The Hendry- Riley
 feud, out of which many difficulties have arisen, has resulted in the loss of another life. William w. Hendry had threatened to kill A. c. Rilsy, and they met Sunday at a store. Hendry offered Riley cigar and some words passed, after which Riley drew his pistol and fired, the ball passing through Hendry's lungs, from the effect of which he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Strange Reason for Committing Forg

WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 27.-Lucile Eos ter, aged 20 years, was arrested Sunday night for forgery. She obtained $230 on a number of small notes, to which she forged the signature of MT. George Sessions. She used the money to defray the expense of going to Boston and having a criminal op- eration performed. She is in a serious con- dition, and there is considerable sympathy expressed for her. She refuses to give the name of the man who got her into trouble, and says she only wishes to die. She came from Lunenberg, Mass, and has been tel egraph operator in Boston and an employe in a straw factory near here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Dangers of Coating.

ITHACA, N. Y., Dec. 21.-As is customar y at Christmas, the city authorities gave coast CTS the exclusive use of Buffalo hill, long and steep declivity, on Saturday and Mon- day. During that time there have been three serious accidents. While steering down party of ladies one young man had his hip so wrenched that he may be crippled for life. Patrick McKale received serious internal injuries, and another man had his finger so mapgled s to require amputation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
NIangled by Machinery.

FREEPoRT, Pa., Dec. 27.-Ths clothing of Barnard Moss, an employe at distillery No. 8, got caught in the cog wheels at the dis tillery yesterday, and before ths engine could be stopped Moss was drawn into the machinery and so terribly mangled that he died in @ few min utes,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
The Pope, Ireland and the Queen.

ROME, Dec. 27.-It is stated upon reliable authority that the pope has instructed Archbishop Walsh and the other Irish prelates visiting Rome to participate in the jubilee ceremonies to assume a conciliatory attitu le toward the English government. The pope yesterday received the jubilee gift of Queen Victoria, which was presented to his holiness by the Duke of Norfolk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
While Sitting in Her Home,

COLUMBIA, $. C., Dec. 2.-While Mrs. Arthur C. Moore, wife of prominent law. yer of this city, was sitting by the fire in her residence, on Arsenal hill, holding her little daughter in her arms, she was struck by a pistol ball which came through the window glass, and penetrated her head in front of the left ear. She is dying. Whether the shooting was an accident or the work of an assassin cannot be ascertained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
A Travellers Death,

HUNTINGDON, Pa., Dec. 27.-H. Nickols, of London, England,t was killed near the Spruce Creek tunnel on the Pennsylvania railroad, about fourteen miles west of this place, yesterday. He attempted to board an east bound freight train, and, missing his hold, fell under the train, and had both legs crushed, causing death about two hours afterward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
A Dull Time.

MrA De Hobson the hostess)-Do you dance, Mir. Lilliei
 Mir. Lillie-Oh, deah, nav. cawnt dance. Mrs. De Hobson-Shall I present you to Miss Literatif
 MT. Lllie-Thanks. nav; never talk.
 Mrs. De Hobson-I am afraid you are find- ing it rather dull, but (happy thoughn sup per will be served shortly.-New York Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
"The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver.n

ATCHIsoN, Kan., Dec. 2.-The residence of Capt. John Eaton was robbed Sunday night of nearly S3,O0O in diamonds and Christmas gifts which had been arranged in the parlor for distribution. While the fam lily were at supper the thieves entered the house and after securing the booty left Q placard Inscribed "A merry Christmas to you The Lord loves a cheerful givern
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
The Welsh Festival,

PITTsBURG, Pa., Dec. 27.-The first session of the fifth annual Eisteddfod, under the auspices of St. David's Benevolent society, of this city, opened at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in the Fifth Avenue Music hall. About 100 singers were present, but the audience was small. Professor W. Madoc, of Utica, N Y., conducted the Eisteddfod.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Burned to Death.

MAsoNTowN, Pa., Zee. 27.-At McClel- landtown, four miles east of here, Sunday night, the houses of William B. Alton, a justice of the peace, John Cue and Rufus Jackson were burned. MT. Alton, aged 75 years, was burned to death. From the posi- tion in which his body was found it is sup posed he had attempted to escape through the window, when the house fell in. His wife, who had gone out to call on a neigh. Dor, had to witness the destruction of her home and husband
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Whisky and Suicide.

{. P1TTsBURG. Dec. 27.-E lward Hendricks, about 3S years of age, fos;aerly manager ot telegraph office Parkersburg, w. Va, but for a number of years an operator for the Western Union in this city, committed suicide last night by jumping from the Sixth street bridge into the Allegheny river Cause, whisky. He leaves wife and da11ohter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Drowned While Skating.

SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 27.-Luman k. Grant, aged 2S, and his younger brother broke through the ice on Onondaga lake while skating yesterday. Luman was drowned. His brother managed to extricate himself anu was saved.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
THREE MURDERS IN CINCINNATI.
They Were All Committed Under the In-
 fluence of Liquor.

fluence of Liquor.
 CINCINNATI, Dec. 2.-Thomas Reilly, while intoxicated Sunday, became involved in quarrel with a saloon keeper named Frank Reissing, during which Reilly struck the saloonist with poker. Reissing retail ated with beer mallet, fracturing Reilly's skull, inficting fatal wound.
 Joseph Meara was fatally stabbed by An drew Greenberg Sunday. The parties had had previous quarrel, and when they met both being intoxicated, renewed hostilities, with the above result
 Yesterday morning John Sunderland, a laborer, became involved in quarrel with two deaf mutes, brothers, named John and James Sterling, during which Sunderland recei we'd fatal injuries. His skull was fright fully fractured, the wound evidently being made by heavy, sharp edged weapon. The parties had been drinking heavily. The assailants were arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT AFFLICTED WITH HOG CHOLERA. The Terrible Addiction of Two Ohio
 Families.

JoHNsrowS, O., Dec 27,-LAst summer several hogs belonging to Wash Miller had cholera, and all died except one, which was fattened and killed two weeks ago Miller gave half to his brother, and the families of both men who have eaten of the pork, have been taken with a disease similar to hog cholera. WiTby Miller, aged 2s, Nancy, aged 10, and Mrs Wash Miller hsve died. All the other members of both fsmtles are in a dying condition, and physieiMus say they cannot recover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Anether Message.

WAsHlNoBoN, Dec 27.-The President will send . general message to Congress soon after holiday recess, in which atten- ton will be called to the report of the Pa cine railroad commissioners, fishery dis
 pute. and probably Chinese immigration question.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Jax Hubbell i'm the Field.

LISTENING, Mich, Dec. 2--Jay Hubbell is the field for the Republican nomination for congress in the Eleventh district, to sue ceed Mir. Moffatt, deceased. The chances are that he will get the nomination. There are five other candidates in the field.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Arrested fox Embezzlement,

NORWICH, Conn.,, Dec. 2.-Thomas H. Hood, the defaulting cashier of the board of water commissioners, was arrested yesterday and arraigned for emb azalement. He waived examination, and was remanded in default of $7,5OO bail. The embezzlement amounts to St 800
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
She Was Going to Rome.

Ar. Blueblood (of Bostonl-And 60 you are really going to Europe, Miss Lakefrontf
 Ms LAkefront (of Chicago)-Ycs. We sail nsxt week.
 l envy you You will visit Rome, of coursei
 Oh, my, yes Buffalo Bill, you know, cx- poets to show there at the Coliseum.-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Weather Indications,

For Tuesday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsy ylvania, and in New England, partly cloudy, with slight thermal changes, followed by increasing cloudiness, and possibly rain or snow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
He Was Not Patient Enough.

He Was Not Patient Enough. The Bible says that Job,
 Though covered OCT with "bileS~ Was cheerful a the day is long,
 And met his friends with smilea But we're inclined 10 think
 That though old Job did smirk And net polke. he never was
 A summer hotel clerk ->Hotel Mail,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Attemnted Murder and Suicide

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 27.-Isadore Pierce, a storekeeper at Boulder, Colo, shot his wife last night, and then killed himself in the presence of their four children Mrs. Pierce received two serious wounds, but will re-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
The Deadly Kerosene Lalnp.

BERGEN POINT, N. J., Dec. 2z-Dennis ODay, 80 years old, was burned to death in a cabin in the rear of his daughters house here yesterday. The fire was caused by the sxpfosion of 0 lamp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
SIX Hundred Men in likeness.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Dec 2.-Work in the steel rail department of the Springfield Iron company has been suspended, throwing GOO men out of employment A lack of orders for the coming year is the cause of the shut- down.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Horrible Suicide.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec 27.-Mrs Mar gret Ford cut her throat from ear to ear | this morning in the presence of her daughter, dying instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Incres.inr in PonuIar,t

BOSTON, Dec 27.-For the fiscal year end ing December 20, the gross output of tele- phones was B ,126 instruments: returned 26, IS1, leaving net output 25, ,367 against 22, ,362 for last year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Trials of Life.

Barber ito customer}-Did you notice that gentleman who just went outf
 Customer-Yes
 Barber-rve shaved him for over five years.
 Customer-You don't say sol Five years. Heavens, how he must have sufreredl-y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27

Steamship Arrival
 NEW YORK, Dec 27.-The steamship Nevada from Liverpool arrived this noon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
Libe,ated Themselves for Christmas.

ST. CLAIRsv1LLE, O., Dec. 27.-At 5 o'clock Saturday evening the prisoners in the county jail overpowered Jailer Colby and four of them escaped before the official could bring his revolver to bear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
A ''Difficult" Feat Easily Accomplished

BROOKLYN, Dec. 2z.-Jack Krause, who was detained at-Raymond Street jail as a witness in the case of Greenwall, the mur- derer of Lyman Weeks, and who was him. self suspected of complicity in the murder, escaped during Sunday night, and has not yet been recaptured. He managed to bend the window bars of his cell SO that he could squeeze his body through. He tied three towels together as rope, and let himself down as far as they reached, and dropped from that point to the ground, having first thrown his mattress out to fall upon. In this way he reached the ground from the third story of the jail without injury. Greenwall is sentenced to be hanged soon, and witnesses against him would doubtless be released after the court of appeals acts on a motion to reopen the case; but it is SUD- posed that Krause feared that he would him. self be indicted as accessory to the murder, and therefore determined to escape. The jail warden says it was very difficult feat. He is greatly chagrined over the affair."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27
MIR. w. w. coRcoRAN AGAIN ILL

The Aged Philanthropist Carried from
 Church in a Helpless Condition.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-W. W. Corcoran has been quite feeble ever sinca his severe illness of last summer. On Sunday morning he was anxious to attend church. but not feeling strong enough to go to Ascension, where he usually worships, he went to St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-27

His Wife Charges Him with Cruelty, and Asks That He be Compelled to Support Their Children-He Put Rope Around Her Neck.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-22
Two Unlucky Jurors.
Obserrer 18th.

Juror VIM. H. Wendt spent Tues
day night at Mr.. Ledford Cromer's,
about two miles from town. During
the night some one stole his horse
from the stable and carried it off.
The saddle and bride were in the
house, and the thief took an old hal.
ter and rope that were in the lot.
Mr.. Wendt bought the horse about
week ago. 1t is small sorrel mare
with blaze face.
Juror Andrew J. Bedenbaugh
reached his home near Pomaria, on
Tuesday night a short time after his
family had eaten supper. After the
cook had prepared supper for him
she went out into the yard to take in
the family washing that she had hung
out to dry, and found that about SIS
worth had been stolen, including the
new winter fannels Of Mr. Beden
baugh and family.
Mr.. Wendt found his horse yester
day not far from Mr.. Louis Perkins
1t looked as if it had been ridden 6
good distance. 1t was making its
way toward home.
Mr.. Bedenbaugh has heard not b
ing from his stolen property.